Ballistic Energy Loss Calculator

Formula

To calculate the energy loss over a distance (\(L\)):

\[ E_i - E_f = d \times L \]

Where:

\(E_i\) is the initial energy in joules
\(E_f\) is the final energy in joules
\(d\) is the distance in meters
\(L\) is the energy loss per meter in joules/meter

What is Ballistic Energy Loss?

Ballistic energy loss refers to the reduction in kinetic energy of a projectile as it travels through a medium, such as air. This loss of energy is primarily due to factors like air resistance, drag, and other environmental influences that act against the motion of the projectile. Understanding ballistic energy loss is crucial for applications in ballistics, aerospace, and various engineering fields where accurate predictions of projectile behavior are necessary.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Initial Energy (\(E_i\)) = 1000 J
Final Energy (\(E_f\)) = 800 J
Distance (\(d\)) = 100 meters

Using the formula:

\[ 1000 - 800 = 100 \times L \implies L = \frac{200}{100} = 2 \text{ J/m} \]

The energy loss per meter is 2 J/m.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Initial Energy (\(E_i\)) = 1500 J
Final Energy (\(E_f\)) = 1200 J
Distance (\(d\)) = 150 meters

Using the formula:

\[ 1500 - 1200 = 150 \times L \implies L = \frac{300}{150} = 2 \text{ J/m} \]

The energy loss per meter is 2 J/m.